While making a home visit she complains to you of experiencing increasing joint stiffness. You learn she has been doing a lot of reading lately. Based on these data you conclude she

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While making a home visit she complains to you of experiencing increasing joint stiffness. You learn she has been doing a lot of reading lately. Based on these data you conclude she

A. needs to exercise involved joints periodically B. needs to take long walks twice a day C. is a chronic complainer D. needs to rest involved joints for one hour at a time

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The patient with gout will have periodic exacerbations of painful joint inflammation. Acute episodes are treated with

A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine. B. Allopurinol and aspirin. C. Antibiotics and acetaminophen. D. Bisphosphonates and calcium.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client on the musculoskeletal floor and identifies symptoms of weak pulses, dusky color in the ankles, and 3+ local edema. Which of the following does the nurse suspect to be an issue with this client?

A. Problems with circulation B. Problems with sensation C. Problems with mobility D. Problems with pain

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse positions a client who is being treated for a fracture. Why should care be taken to position the client's joints in an anatomic alignment?

A. To prevent deep vein thrombosis B. To facilitate the lung expansion and prevent the pooling of secretions C. To prevent the escalation of the pain and swelling D. To prevent damage to the peripheral nerves and the blood vessels

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient who was in an automobile accident 30 minutes ago reports that he or she is unable to move his or her legs. What is the best response?

A. Swelling due to the initial trauma may make the injury seem more severe than it actually is. A more accurate assessment will be made once the swelling goes down. B. Swelling owing to the initial trauma prevents you from moving your legs. C. There are good rehabilitation centers that will help restore sensation to your legs. D. You should have been wearing your seatbelt.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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